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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,690.93, 38,212.15 and 15,753.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,690.93, 38,212.15 and 15,753.15 is: 21,738.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,690.93 : 38,212.15 = 15,753.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,690.93/38,212.15 = 15,753.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,690.93x = 38,212.15 × 15,753.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,690.93x = 601,961,730.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,961,730.77/27,690.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,738.59

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